WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $40,698,890 in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in aid of disaster relief Louisiana.
“This $40 million will help Louisiana communities recover from Hurricanes Laura, Ida, and Zeta and other storms that have damaged our state,” Kennedy said.
FEMA assistance will fund the following:
- $15,650,998 to New Orleans Sewage and Water for system repairs in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
- $1,363,908 to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for debris removal operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.
- $2,488,047 to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for debris removal operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.
- $11,291,912 to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and Development for debris removal operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.
- $1,350,197 to Cameron Parish for Hurricane Laura management fees.
- $1,151,772 to the Terrebonne dyke and conservation district following Hurricane Zeta.
- $1,142,730 to the Southwest Louisiana Hospital Association for emergency protective measures following the severe winter storm.
- $1,290,531 to East Baton Rouge Parish for debris removal following severe winter storm.
- $3,812,573 to Terrebonne Parish School Board for emergency protective measures following Hurricane Ida.
- $1,156,222 to the Plaquemine Parish School Board for emergency protective measures in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.
